Irrigable and irrigated area in France
France: Irrigable and irrigated area was 2.80 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
2.80 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
4th
of 29 countries
All-time high
2.87 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
2.34 million Hectare
in 2010
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Irrigable and irrigated area in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for irrigable and irrigated area in France is 2.80 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in France peaked at 2.87 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.34 million Hectare, in 2010.
That places France 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.69 million Hectare | 2.67 million Hectare | 2.71 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.61 million Hectare | 2.34 million Hectare | 2.81 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.83 million Hectare | 2.80 million Hectare | 2.87 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 14.94 million Hectare compare
- 2 Italy 3.61 million Hectare compare
- 2 Malta 2,850 Hectare compare
- 3 Spain 3.51 million Hectare compare
- 5 Greece 955,280 Hectare compare
- 6 Germany 796,350 Hectare compare
- 7 Portugal 637,340 Hectare compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigable and irrigated area in France?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in France was 2.80 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.87 million Hectare in 2020.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.34 million Hectare in 2010.
- How does France rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- France ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Irrigable and irrigated area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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